Rocker-how far should I cut?

[1930artdeco]

Replacing the top of the rocker due to everyone’s favorite chemical reaction. Question:how far can/should I cut out of the top of the rocker before I have to brace the door frame? Here is my plan:

1) replace the lip of the inner rocker panel.
2) cut the top off of the rocker completely. And then place half of the top back on-weld and then paint the inside. I have a gun with a long flexible tube for this. Put the other half of the top on and paint the rest.

Will this work or do I need brace the door? I can put a jack under the rocker frame to stabilize it if need be.

Thanks,

Mike

 

[evintho]

From what I see, you should be fine. This is what I had to remove on the pass side. I did however, remove the door to take weight off the A pillar.

https://www.fordbarn.com/attachments/568028/

On the drivers side, I cut about half the top. While it was off, I POR-15'd the inside of the rusty rocker.

https://www.fordbarn.com/attachments/568029/

https://www.fordbarn.com/attachments/568031/

https://www.fordbarn.com/attachments/568030/

 

[1930artdeco]

OK, I have two scissor jacks that I can use to support the rocker and the door at the hinges. Once the top comes off I plan to quickly as I can paint it so I can minimize the stress on it. Thanks, for the links I will check them out.